16 Jun 2025 20:52:24
I will probably be in the minority but I enjoyed that first half.
A couple of good individual performances and a well taken goal.
I assume will take Tosin and James off because of the yellow cards. I still haven't got a clue how many substitutes we are allowed in this tournament but I guess it's the normal amount?
16 Jun 2025 21:08:14
Tom, I thought it was poor . Very much the team and tactics we played last season. Obviously, a lot of time in the transfer window but unless some big improvements made we will not step up.
16 Jun 2025 22:27:36
First impressions of Delap an intelligent footballer with bundles of energy has a physically about him that we have been lacking recently.
16 Jun 2025 22:37:16
Seymns, a very encouraging cameo from the young lad. An assist from both CF’s is good. Let’s hope that the competition to start pushes them both to better performances.
17 Jun 2025 08:15:02
Delap did well. Most, if not all, our corners were taken short, which is a bit predictable. I would prefer some variation : put the ball into the mix. I watched Palmeiras the other night. Estevao is very confident; he’s not scared to try things even if they don’t work out.
I would like to see Delap, Santos and Penders start the next game.
17 Jun 2025 08:51:59
Agreed about Delap. Caicedo excellent as ever and EF getting yet another goal from intelligent positionin, yes and nice goal by Neto. But lowly oppsition of course who nonetheless created a few chances of their own.
So indeed hope we can and will up our game considerably when opposition tougher as we will certainly need to.
Still some work to do adding further quality in depth - if we want to challenge on several fronts - in transfer window imho.
17 Jun 2025 09:04:10
Tom
Jackson does not seem to be a player who likes competition, he might want to move on if he feels his starting role is threatened.
17 Jun 2025 10:53:58
I was impressed by Delap, he looks a really good signing and gives us an extra dimension up front. Really helps that he knows how Maresca wants him to play and his understanding with Palmer and lavia should help him settle quickly. I was also quietly encouraged yet again by Sanchez in goal, he is starting to look a lot more solid and no doubt helped by what is looking like a settled defence plus the tweak in tactics from the coach allowing us to go longer from the back rather than too much tippy tappy pep nonsence. Finally a mention as well for Enzo F who is starting to add goals from midfield to compliment his all round game. As Jimbo said, I too would like to see some rotation on Friday and in particular see Santos start.
17 Jun 2025 12:19:33
The tippy tippy nonsense allows you to keep possession and break through the lines, if you have the right players. Sanchez’s punts upfield invariably go into touch or to an opponent.
17 Jun 2025 17:45:25
The one player i was disappointed in and in general just really can't stand is noni.
I can't put my finger on why really but I just really do not like him. And at times he has looked a decent player but I just can't get over my hate for him.
17 Jun 2025 19:06:27
CFC blue blood that is exactly how I see Noni as well don't hate him but a skilful selfish player whose not a team player in my eyes he is a sell prefer Mudryk if we ever see him again.
17 Jun 2025 20:45:34
Me too but God knows what is happening with misha.
18 Jun 2025 19:26:53
Have to agree with you both about Noni, I’m amazed he gets so many starts.
18 Jun 2025 19:29:09
Blueblood, he has been charged by the FA under the anti-doping rules.